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[Video] Moving More Loads as an OTR Independent Contractor: 5 Tips

June 10th, 2022

Ryan Dockendorf

Ryan Dockendorf

Ryan has been with ATS since February 2019. He began in operations support and soon became a driver manager in the vans division. He dispatches a fleet of 45+ drivers that all lease their trucks from ATS. He loves building relationships with his drivers and helping them to be as safe and efficient as possible to make their businesses succeed.

Looking for ways to move more freight and put more money in your pocket? You’ve come to the right place. As a driver manager, I’ll explain five ways you can move more loads as an independent contractor.

If you want to move more loads to stay successful in the current market, don’t box yourself in. Be flexible with the loads you haul, even if you’re going to an area you don’t love driving in. Be sure that you carefully review each load before you accept it. Does it pay well and get you in a good freight market? It’s also important that you trip plan.

If you’d like to learn more about how to maximize your Hours of Service, read this article for more information: Maximizing your Hours of Service.